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Fortnite's Override Season Puts Crossovers Front and Center, Launching August 20
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 is Override, launching August 20. An official trailer shows off Sonic, Sora, and Crash Bandicoot, among others.
Fortnite's next chapter is setting its sights on gaming's greatest hits. Chapter 7 Season 4, called Override, makes crossover characters its central hook, as the game's latest trailer and promotional art make clear.
The trailer spotlights some familiar faces: Sonic the Hedgehog, Tails, Dr. Eggman, and Shadow all show up. They aren't alone either - the same footage and artwork also feature Sora from Kingdom Hearts, Joker from Persona, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, Mega Man, Rush, Pac-Man, and Tetris. These newcomers are confirmed via the official visuals for now.
Unlock paths remain a mystery
It's not yet clear which of these characters will be Battle Pass skins, which will be sold in the store, which will accompany players as sidekicks, and which will only appear as NPCs in the world. Going beyond what the trailer and artwork show is pure speculation.
The promo art also brings back familiar faces from Fortnite's Gaming Legends Series, such as Ryu and Master Chief. Both were already in the game, but Override puts them next to the new names. Override itself starts on August 20. Until that day, the big question is how much of the new lineup players will be able to unlock on their own.